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Siva needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade - help us make it happen
Help Siva get a cochlear implant processor upgrade so He can attend work interviews.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1,500 views
Siva lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Mumbai General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $700.
His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment Siva could attend work interviews. It would change everyday life for the whole family.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $700 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $610
• Delivery and set-up: $35
• First-year servicing plan: $55
I hope life is good to you.
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- Jimena A. Urbina 🇲🇽 · $100
- Arda Mustafa Yavuz 🇹🇷 · $27
“Hope this covers a bit of it. - Bursa”
- Tariq Ahmed Gaber 🇪🇬 · $25
“Blessings. Thought of Siva all day after reading this. - Alexandria”
- Alp Kerem Aydın 🇹🇷 · $20
- Gregory C. Lawson 🇳🇿 · $65
- Angel D. Tolentino 🇵🇭 · $25
- Natália Raquel Nascimento 🇧🇷 · $10
- Shahana Sathi Molla 🇧🇩 · $10
- Alyssa Barnett 🇺🇸 · $25
“Rooting for you. Thought of Siva all day after reading this. - San Diego”
- Manfred Hermann Ludwig 🇩🇪 · $100
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Siva all day after reading this. - Berlin”
- Sarah S. Kelley 🇺🇸 · $20
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Siva?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about cochlear implant processor upgrade, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.
hope things get better soon, Krishnan. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
Sending love. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Kanpur!
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Siva
Sure. The biggest one is cochlear implant processor upgrade, $610. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.
I hope things turn around soon. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Munich.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Bacoor.
Stay strong, Krishnan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Keep going, Krishnan. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours.
Best of luck, Krishnan. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Love from Munich.
thinking of you, Krishnan. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Mumbai
Sending good thoughts, Krishnan. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Love from Cebu City.